Java EE Developer

Role/Title: Java EE Developer (12+ Years)

Hybrid - Austin, TX

Interview: Only In-person Interview

Job Description:

The Java EE Developer is responsible for contributing to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java EE technologies while aligning with the agency's goals of modularity, security, and interoperability. This role involves analyzing legacy systems, extracting business rules, and supporting modernization and cloud migration initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java EE, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze legacy Java EE components, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP services, to support architectural decision-making.
• Participate in application rationalization and transformation planning.
• Support technical walkthroughs and documentation activities to map current application behavior, dependencies, and integration points.
• Collaborate with architects and business analysts to ensure modernization efforts retain core business logic and interoperability.
• Assist in migrating legacy systems to cloud-native platforms, emphasizing microservices and API-driven architectures.
• Utilize AI code analysis tools for examining legacy Java EE applications.
• Extract and document detailed business requirements and rules based on existing code.
• Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to validate and adjust identified requirements.
• Identify and record technical debt, design patterns, and architectural details within legacy systems.

Required Experience:

• 12 years of deep hands-on experience in Java and Java EE development, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP-based services, with the ability to analyze legacy codebases and identify transformation paths for cloud migration.
• 12 years of proficiency in Java SE 1.8 and Java EE 8, including deployment on enterprise-grade application servers.
• 12 years of experience with object-relational mapping and integrating persistence layers with business logic.
• 10 years of experience working with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and security engineers to align development with business goals.
• 8 years of proven experience with, or strong understanding of, AI code analysis tools for static analysis, code understanding, and pattern recognition.
• 8 years of familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• 8 years of exposure to cloud-native transformation strategies, including containerization, elastic scaling, and loosely coupled interfaces.
• 8 years of familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement in collaboration with product owners and SMEs.
• 8 years of exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• 8 years of strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.

Preferred Experience:

• 6 years of excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 6 years of experience with requirement elicitation and documentation.